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How to get fromHighlands to Montaukby ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Highlands to Montauk by ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry ferry Seastreak
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
    5h 5m
    $47–117

  2. Drive 157.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Highlands to Montaukcar car 157.8 mi
    3h 39m
    $29–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Montauktrain train Montauk Branch
    6h 51m
    $32–103

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Route 36
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
    5h 49m
    $72–127

  5. Ferry, bus via New York

    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry ferry Seastreak
    2. Take the bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to Montauk Villagebus bus Eastbound
    5h 55m
    $42–102

Highlands to Montauk by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to Montauk via Long Branch, NJ, Long Branch, and New York Penn Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to Montauk via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 40th & Lex in around 5h 49m.

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